Previously onstargate sg—1
I am ba'al.
As in "bocce"?
The city we've been looking for is under the ice of Antarctica.
We came all this way justto find out
that we have to go all the way back?
No.
Power source.
This ancient weapon, such an advanced piece of technology.
The power requirements must be enormous.
I wish to request asylum.
My fleet was destroyed before I came here.
Perhaps I could be of some use to you here.
General Hammond is being promoted.
Any idea who we're going to be stuck with?
Brigadier general Jack O'Neill.
I spent my whole life sticking itto the man.
I don'tthink ican be the man.
Morning, sir.
Walter.
At 0730 this morning,
sg—8 made scheduled contact from p6j—908.
They requested permission to bring an alien life form
back to the base for further study.
Sir, it's just a plant.
Your 0830 debriefing is sg—2,
regarding their recent mission to p8f—809.
The folder's on your desk
along with the personnel files you have yet to review.
How many do I have left?
All of them.
Right.
Colonel rudnell has asked me to show you
some bunting samples,
and captain corrigan is still awaiting approval
on the buffet menu.
Bunting?
John.
General.
You are aware of the fact
thatthis is the most secure military facility
on the face of the planet.
Well, actually, sir, there are still
a number of issues to be resolved.
1000 hours, sir.
Thank you.
Walter... sorry, sir.
General O'Neill, Mark gilmor.
He's your new administrative aide.
General.
Did I order... no, sir.
Do I really need... yes, sir.
Civilian? I've been an analyst at the c.I.A.
For the last eight years.
Mostly backg roun d ch ecks,
buti did have top—level clearance.
He was assigned by general Hammond.
Ah, well, in that case...
Welcome aboard.
How about if I give you atour around?
Ah, had one, sir.
Dang.
Very exciting to finally see it all in action.
Mmm. General, your 0830.
Yes.
You're here to assist me, right?
How about if you... Sir, sir, sir.
You really need to read the file yourself.
Yeah. Yeah. Thank you, Walter.
Does Mr. Gilmor have... Follow me.
He's not like other generals.
Actually, he's not like other people. Ah.
I take it I've got some catching up to do.
Yeah, and those are justthe files
pertinent to today's agenda,
so...
I'd better get started.
I can't tell you how happy we all are to have you here.
Thank you, sergeant.
Really, really happy.
Thank you, sergeant.
I'm in position.
No, sir, he does not suspect athing.
Nothing in peridot?
Well, traditionally, sir,
this type of event calls for red, white, and blue.
Excuse me, sir.
General Hammond is on the phone from the Pentagon,
and sg—I is here for the 1300 briefing.
Thank you.
Walter, I just don't have the decorating gene.
Would you mind? Yes, sir.
Sir?
General, how are you?
Uh, yeah. I know, sir,
but every time I open my mouth to say "George,"
"generai." comes out.
Hey.
General.
Colonel.
You've all met?
Yes, actually, we know each other's life stories.
Is that snippiness?
Is that a word?
What do you got?
A gate address of a planet formerly in Anubis' domain
that, apparently, ba'al hasn't discovered yet.
We believe it may be home to an abandoned base.
And just chock—full of abandoned weapons?
One can hope.
This device was procured from Jaffa
formerly loyal to Anubis.
It should allow us access to the base.
When's the next opening?
0800 tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow?
I've got 14 teams out there.
I'm sorry, operations protocol?
Is it?
Sir, the malp showed no indication of any Goa'uld activity.
I still want sg—3 to cover your flan ks.
It's just recon.
All the more reason you can wait another day.
Incoming wormhole.
Sg—5 and the representatives from amra
to discuss the pending trade agreement.
Love to stay and chat...
Jack, if those rebel Jaffa know about it,
it's only a matter of time before ba'al knows about it.
One day, Daniel. One day.
Here comes one negotiation
I'm glad I'm not part of.
It's a plant.
Exactly.
20 minutes ago, it was a seed.
Excuse me, sir. If you don't mind my asking,
is it really wise to be bringing alien life—forms
through the gate?
It's a plant. Yeah.
And besides, offworld teams
follow strict safety protocols
in determining whatto bring back to earth.
You know, if humankind is going to benefit
from what we find out there,
we have to be able to study it in controlled situations.
It's a plant.
I know, I know,
and I know our mandate is to seek out
new weapons andtechnology
to defendthe planet from our enemies, but...
Wouldn't it be cool
if we could exploit the wonders of the galaxy
for other beneficial purposes
like curing disease,
or, well, in this case...
Possibly solving world hunger?
Speaking of which.
Dr. Lee speaking.
General!
They want you in the briefing room.
Hey, you want to get some lunch?
No, I'm fine.
You just going to sit in here all day and, uh...
I'm not sulking.
Working. I was going to say "working."
O'Neill merely believes that...
Guys, I'm fine.
You know, you can't really blame him
for wanting to send backup.
I'm sure it has nothing to do with...
I understand. He's just being cautious.
Thanks, guys.
General, if I might have a moment with you,
we're completely stalled.
The amrans can't agree with each other, let alone us.
They're like bickering children.
Maybe they need atimeout.
The plains of Goran are sacred ground.
To the plainsmen.
I am a plainsman.
I know.
I take offense atthat.
A fence, nowthere's an idea.
Hi, folks.
General, ithink it would be best...
What do you say we take a little break?
All this negotiating, it's just exhausting,
and you've been at it a whole...
Hour already.
We've prepared special quarters for you.
You can relax, get a massage, room service,
whatever you need.
Come on, I'll show you.
Huh?
Fellas...
What do you think?
All right, so it's not the ritz,
but we do what we can around here.
Knocktwice when you're ready
to talk like adults, all right?
Wait, wait, wait, general...
You don't expect us to share one room.
Not amicably at first,
but I have great hope for you boys.
You can't do this!
Open this door at once!
Nobody gets out.
Dear general Hammond...
Wish you were here andthat I was not.
O'Neill.
Good morning, sir.
The delegates from amra are furious.
They are demanding to be released
and say there's no chance
that a trade agreement will ever happen
between our governments now.
Did they try the donuts?
You made sure they were krispy kremes, right?
Shall I release them and sendthem home, sir?
Give them another day.
But, sir, I... no coffee?
Sorry, I can get... what's next?
Uh, well, uh... Dr. Lee needs to see you right away
concerning the plant from p6j—908.
Sg—I and 3 are in the gate room
preparing to embark, and, uh...
Oh, it turns out
that the red, white, and blue bunting is unavailable.
No bunting?
They can get some blue and white
and mix in some red.
It just won't be the same.
Sir.
Good morning, people.
I sure wish iwas going with you,
but I've got a big day planned.
I'm tasting menu items for the buffet.
Have fun, sir. You know I will.
Watch your backs. We will.
Mind the curfew.
Sg—3 hold here.
Colonel...
Colonel.
Bosco and Peterson can watch the gate.
We're fine.
It's simple recon. We'll stay in radio contact.
Standard perimeter.
Well, the good news is it hasn't eaten anybody yet.
Well, thank you, Seymour.
Yeah, obviously, we underestimated its growth properties.
It seems to respond really dramatically
to any kind of visible light.
Yeah, well, I thought of that.
I just thought you might like to see it.
Uh, don't worry. We'll get it under control.
Sir...
There are signs of recent Jaffa activity in the area.
Try the wrist device again.
I have tried it several times.
I'm getting some faint energy readings.
Sg—I leader, this is sg—3 leader. Come in.
Peterson, you're with me.
Bosco, if we don't make radio contact in 10 minutes,
dial earth and report in.
Take cover!
Son of a bitch.
Sir, colonel Reynolds is dialed in from p2x—887.
He's lost contact with sg—I.
One al'kesh. It buzzed the gate and flew off.
No sign of the enemy since then, sir.
I've been unable to make radio contact with sg—I
going on 19 minutes.
Requesting backup and permission to begin searching.
Sg—10and 12.
Backup on the way.
Thank you, sir.
We have to close down the entire level, seal it off.
Not only does it have amazing growth properties,
but it's proving extremely difficult to eradicate...
We think it's using the ventilation shafts
to spread airborne spores.
We looked everywhere. No sign of them.
I'm sorry, sir. You were there to watch their backs.
Yes, sir.
Colonel Carter insisted we secure the gate.
Unauthorized incoming wormhole.
No idc yet, sir.
Stand down, boys.
And what do you want?
I have your friends.
And?
I propose an exchange.
For what?
Not what. Whom.
Whatever.
Camulus.
Who?
I'll transmit the gate address.
You will send him to me,
if you want to see your friends alive again.
Let me think about it.
You have one day.
Is that, like... One earth day, or...
Nothing to report from the teams in the field.
Rebel Jaffa, tok'ra.
No one seems to have any intel on sg—I,
and, as ordered, camulus is being transferred here
from the facility where he was being held.
He should be here shortly.
Even if we did comply
and send camulus to the address ba'al transmitted,
we can't risk opening the Iris here to let sg—I through.
This could all be atrick
to get us to do justthat.
I know.
Any type of exchange would have to involve
a Stargate on another planet.
I've made some suggestions.
Are you really considering
turning camulus over to ba'al?
It's on the table.
He's here.
Colonel, have your team ready.
Yes, sir.
Isn't it already too late?
General O'Neill was once captured by ba'al.
He was tortu red, killed,
and brought back to life using a sarcophagus
more times than you would care to imagine.
Sg—I never gave up then
and general O'Neill won't now.
There isn't a man or woman on this base that would.
Ba'al has three of my people
and he's offered up an exchange.
For me.
Any idea why?
There are many possible reasons.
Pick one.
Nothing?
You offered to help us if we granted you asylum.
I did not expect to be treated like a prisoner.
You're a Goa'uld.
What are you going to do?
Give me one good reason
why I shouldn't turn you over.
Ba'al cannot be trusted.
Yeah.
No matter what you do,
he will never return your friends to you.
I thought you were just going to question him.
He didn't have the right answers.
General, this goes against official policy
regarding prisoner exchanges.
He's not a prisoner. He requested asylum.
I'm un—granting it. You can be court—martialed.
You know, if it gets my team back,
I don't care. But you know it won't.
You're sacrificing him for nothing.
Go, go, go.
Let's take a walk, you and me.
Come on.
I've done everything I can.
It's up to you.
Last chance.
In spite of what you think,
I am not a coward.
Ithinkyou are.
Well, it was worth a try.
Take him back to his cell.
It... it was a bluff?
You could have told me, sir.
How can I do my job if you don't trust me?
Not my problem.
Wait, wait, wait. Camulus would like to talk to you.
I can not stay here.
If ba'al is truly so determined to have revenge,
he won't stop at this.
It is not safe for you to harbor me anymore.
So what?
I am saying I am willing to leave.
Out of the goodness of your heart?
Of course not.
When I asked for asylum,
I did not expect to rot in a cell for the rest of my life.
Well, work with me. Give me something.
I'll see what I can do.
I can tell you of a planet
where there is a device created by the ancients.
What's it do?
I do not know.
I never could discover its secrets.
Perhaps you can.
Do you think this is what ba'al's really after?
While I never disclosed its location,
I once made the mistake
of bragging thati had found the device,
at a meeting of the system lords.
Hard to believe, you bragging.
I knew it wasn't easy for you,
but had I known what it was really like,
I would have tried to be less
of a pain in the... ass.
At least, iwould have tried harder.
Unschedu led offworld activation.
Walter.
Receiving sg—3's idc, sir.
Open it. Yes, sir.
Just like he said, sir.
Some sort of ancient device, size of a large room.
Any idea what it does?
I'll leave that up to the tech guys,
but I can tell you this.
I know why he couldn'tturn it on.
It wasn't plugged in.
What... what is it?
It's a zpm.
What is that?
A zero—point module.
It's an ancient power source
that draws its energy from subspace.
It's the only thing powerful enough to activate
the ancient defense weapons sg—I found down in Antarctica.
The one we have is pretty much dead.
Well, this one sure isn't.
How good is it?
Well, I'm going to have to do
some more detailed analysis,
butthese preliminary readings indicate at least 50% capacity.
Well, that's... That's good, isn't it?
Excuse me.
It's that damn plant.
We've lost power to all control systems.
Yes, sir.
We paid the electric bill.
I checked.
The plant is in the wall.
It's interfering with power and communication lines.
There's no light in the walls.
I know, but as long as any part of it is exposed to light,
then it seems like it can feed the unexposed areas.
I'm recommending we keep the whole base
on minimal emergency lighting
just until we get the problem under control.
How long?
Well, that's a little difficultto say,
because first, we have to figure out
how to getthe problem under control.
Where are we?
The dialing computer is offline.
There must be a circuit board
that got fried when we tried
to restore power to the system.
Incoming wormholes will connect,
and we can still receive radio communication and idcs, but...
The Iris?
Manual control.
What about dialing the gate man ually?
Uh, that's a problem.
The inner ring seems to be locked in place.
We tried disconnecting the control interface, but...
There was a gate diagnostic running
when the power went down.
Could be something to do with the commands
being exchanged at the time.
Bottom line.
We can't dial out.
Okay.
What? Oh, god.
Sorry to wake you, sir.
Feels like it's been 10 minutes. It has.
There's an incoming worm hole.
Ba'al wants to talk.
Ba'al.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I was taking a little nap
the deadline has passed.
Yeah, look, we're having
a little technical difficulty here.
Are your friends' lives meaningless to you?
Hey, this is not a stall tactic.
I would have called you sooner,
but we can't dial out at the moment.
Why not?
Well, I'm not really sure.
Here's some irony for you.
Carter would have this thing fixed like that.
No offense there, siler.
Uh, none taken, sir.
So why don't you just send her on through?
Before you know it, you'll have old camel—ass
back in your grubby little mitts.
You dare mock me?
Ba'al, come on.
You should know.
Of course, I dare mock you.
You have one more day.
Is it really wise to provoke him?
It's what I do.
Over two years ago,
the tok'ra provided us with the formula
to the Goa'uld poison they developed.
We've been modifying it,
manufacturing as much as we can use
as a defensive option in the event of another attack on earth.
Area 51 is confirming
that there is currently enough
to negate a sizable enemy force.
We think we can effectively neutralize
and invade three Goa'uld occupied planets.
Now, the poison is non—persistent,
so there will be limited time
before potential reinforcements become a factor.
And determining which of ba'al's plan ets to target
is still an educated guess.
We're still gathering intel
on exactly where sg—I is being held.
This poison, does it kill Jaffa as well as Goa'uld?
That's right.
How many casualties are we talking about?
Thousands. Tens of thousands.
So it's not really a rescue plan.
It's a full—scale attack.
That would most certainly provoke a reaction,
possibly another attack on earth.
But considering the factthat we now have a zpm
to power the ancient defenses...
Sorry to interrupt, sir,
but camulus is insisting that he speak with you again.
Did you not find something of value
on the planet of which I spoke?
Oh, yeah. We did.
Then why have you not released me?
Or do you still believe
you can trade me for your friends?
Gamma radiation seems to work.
We're preparing a method of delivering a strong enough level
to the entire base all at once.
Now, non—essential personnel
are going to have to be evacuated.
Everyone else is going to have to wear protective suits.
You have to get general O'Neill
to sign off on this right away.
You know he hasn't slept in over two days.
Yeah, that's why I'm asking you to do it.
Right.
I'm canceling the president's visit.
Really?
Why would you do that?
I'm surprised you can joke at atime like this.
That's pretty much all I can do at the moment.
Your flagship team is in the hands of the enemy,
you can't dial the Stargate,
and the base is overrun by an alien plant.
We did find a zpm.
True.
Give it another day.
You think you can get everything resolved by then?
Wait a minute.
Ithinkthere's a joke in there somewhere.
No. Got nothing.
And so I regretfully submit my resignation,
and to be clear,
the regret is not so much about the resigning part,
but the fact that I was deluded enough
to think I had possessed
even one iota of the ability needed
to fill your sizable and shiny shoes.
Dr. Lee just called down, sir.
He feels confident the plant has been fully eradicated.
I wish I did.
Oh, and the dialing computer is back online.
Chevron—four encoded.
You're releasing him?
I made a deal.
We got a zpm.
Look, I know we can finally dial Pegasus again
and still defend earth if we have to, but...
Chevron—five encoded.
Control room.
It's Dr. Lee. He says it's important.
Yeah.
Abort the dialing procedure.
Basically, it shouldn't be glowing like this.
Why is it?
Well, it's funny, really.
Ilike funny.
No, this isn't the good kind of funny.
I think it was the gamma radiation
we used to kill the plant that revealed this.
Revealed what?
It illuminated a substance
foreign to what we know to be
the normal molecular make—up of a zpm.
And?
Well, we managed to scrape some microscopic fragments
from the casing and run some tests, and, uh...
Well, you're going to want th ese.
This is what happens when you introduce
a constant electric charge.
The zpm is booby—trapped?
We were going to send it to Antarctica.
Can you imagine if someone had taken it
and plugged it into the chair in the ancient outpost?
I mean, I can't even imagine the magnitude of the explosion.
A charged zpm, detonating that?
I don't know.
I mean, it could have destroyed the whole planet.
That's why camulus was so eager to leave.
Well...
Can you undo it?
Uh, well, you know, we haven't actually...
Yes or no?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
When you couldn't figure out
whatthat ancient device was for,
you tampered with the power source
so nobody else could.
I did nothing of the kind.
Cammy...
Worth a try.
Here's the deal.
How'd you like a chance to kill ba'al?
In exchange, you want me to use the ancient device
to trade for the lives of your friends?
Exactly.
Amusing.
All right?
Coming with me?
We're taking you to another planet first.
We'll wait for sg—I there.
Receiving sg—3's idc, sir.
Open it.
You're late.
We thought we'd give it an extra hour, sir.
We knew it was a long shot.
Thank you, colonel.
Dismissed.
Sir, colonel Reynolds would like a moment.
Fine.
He's in the gateroom, sir.
What's going on?
General, we just wanted you to know,
whatever you decide,
we're behind you 100%
you just need to give the order and we're ready to go.
I know you are, colonel.
Thank you.
All of you.
Dismissed.
Good night, sir.
Good night, siler.
Unschedu led offworld activation.
It's sg—1's identification code.
Sergeant o'brien transmitted a hold signal
back th rough the gate
and is awaiting your instruction.
O'brien? We have audio contact, sir. It's colonel Carter.
Carter?
We're under heavy fire, sir.
Open the Iris.
N egative.
Can you reroute?
N egative.
The dhd is no longer accessible.
Jack, what's going on?
You've been in enemy hands.
You know the protocol.
We have no way of knowing if your Iris code is secure.
What the hell are you talking about?
You were captured by ba'al.
Ba'al? We're on p2x—887.
We were trapped in Anubis' secret base,
and when we came out, we had a Jaffa ambush
waiting for us at the gate.
It appears th ese Jaffa are loyal to ba'al.
Sir, the gate's going to shut down
and we won't be able to dial out again.
Open it.
You're clear.
Nice.
Hey, guys.
Thank you, sir.
So...
Trapped in a secret base all this time.
Go figure.
The wrist device allowed us access.
We couldn't get back out.
You thought ba'al had captured us?
That's what he said.
How did he even know we were missing?
Reynolds saw an al'kesh.
Ba'al must have had his Jaffa looking for the base.
Probably intercepted any radio chatter.
That would explain the ambush.
Ba'al's Jaffa couldn't find the base,
butthey figured if we turned up...
It's a great story.
More importantly,
did Anubis leave anything cool behind?
Not really, no.
Nuts.
Carter, ol' Carter.
How are you?
I'm good. Thanks for asking. Yeah.
You're not going to dress for the occasion, sir?
Well, you know me. I love dressing up.
I was just on my way.
Sir...
I wanted to talk to you...
Carter, your evaluation is done,
and ithink you'd be very pleased.
Really?
You had doubts?
Honestly? I was wondering
whether you were completely confident in my leadership skills.
Aren't you?
I've been second—guessing myself
for ordering sg—3 to remain at the gate.
Oh, pshaw.
It was standard recon.
Your tactics in dealing with the ambush were perfect.
You should read what Teal'c and Daniel wrote
about your conduct under fire.
Can I? No.
Damn. Teal'c said you were an animal.
He's such an exaggerator.
Yeah, isn't he?
Well, this is where I go to take off
the clothes I prefer and Don the clothes I abhor.
Uh, sir, quickly,
I wanted to talk to you about something else.
I was reading Dr. Lee's report about the tainted zpm.
I think he may have underestimated the explosive potential.
It could have actually destroyed the entire solar system.
What's the difference?
Well, my point is, if we figured it out,
so could ba'al.
He could use it as a weapon against us.
All true, Carter,
which is exactly why I didn't give camulus the tainted one.
Sir? I gave him the dead one.
It's worthless, right?
Ba'al is going to be pretty pissed at camulus.
Yeah.
General, the president's motorcade is through the gates.
He should be getting on the elevator momentarily.
Uh, sir, ithinkyou should know,
I'll be leaving tomorrow.
Really?
Yes, sir.
The truth is, I've been here
on atemporary special assignment
from the president.
Oh?
Sort of a civilian audit, if you will.
Of the sgc?
Of you.
I know.
You do?
General Hammond told me.
Well, he wasn't supposed to.
Well, don't tell anyone.
Well, um, then you know
the president wanted to make sure you were settling in
before he came and shook your hand
and fully endorsed you as the leader of this base.
Uh—huh.
Obviously, he's here, so...
Whati mean is,
I just want you to know
how much respecti have for what you do here.
And for you.
Thanks.
Shall we?
Oh, by the way, did you, uh,
let those amran delegates go?
I did, sir, yes.
Major Davis said they seem
much more willing to negotiate now.
Do you think they liked the fruit basket?
I think so, sir.
Mmm. Put a lot of thought into that.